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EssenceMediacom wins Lion media account

May 8, 2025 2:29

EssenceMediacom has won one of the biggest local media pitches of the year so far.

Lion — which owns brands including Toohey’s, XXXX, and Heineken — has appointed the GroupM agency to lead its media account, understood to be worth around $60 million.

It will “help Lion connect with consumers in new and meaningful ways”, according to a LinkedIn post.

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Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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EssenceMediacom Glen Brasington GroupM lion Media media account pitch rebrand restructure WPP Media
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